Compulsive smoking: the development of a Rasch homogeneous scale of nicotine dependence

Breteler, M.H.M.; Hilberink, Sander R.; Zeeman, G.; Lammers, S.M.M.

doi:10.1016/s0306-4603(03)00089-3

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“…Indicators were dropped based on having significant cross-loadings or a lack of salient loadings on any of the extracted factors (λ > .40; Brown, 2006). Table 4 outlines the initial PCA solution, showing the factor pattern to be similar for both the FTND-R and FTND, both of which were comprised of a two factor solution with items 2, 3, and 4 loadings on the first factor and items 1, 5, and 6 loading on the second factor, mirroring the solution identified in Breteler, Hilberink, Zeeman and Lammers (2004). Because of the significant cross-loadings, items 1 and 3 were dropped from the final solution, revealing a unifactoral solution for the FTND-R, and a two-factor solution for the FTND.…”

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The Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence: Do revisions in the item scoring enhance the psychometric properties?

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Despite widespread use, considerable literature has shown that the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND; Heatherton et al., 1991) has questionable psychometric properties, generally reflecting relatively poor properties of reliability and validity. One factor that may be affecting the psychometric qualities of the scale is the use of a dichotomous, forced-choice response format for certain items, in which respondents are asked to answer each question with a Yes or No response. This scoring approach is especially problematic when used to measure dimensional constructs, such as nicotine dependence, in which a dimensional construct is forced into a categorical construct. The purpose of the current study was to examine whether revising the response format utilized in the FTND would lead to an enhancement in the psychometric properties of this scale. This question was examined by removing the forced-choice response criteria on items 2, 5, and 6 of the FTND and revising the response options to reflect a 4-point Likert response set (0 = never, 1 = sometimes, 2 = most of the time, 3 = always). Participants consisted of 343 smokers from the community. Results revealed that the revised scoring approach resulted in a significant incremental improvement in scale reliability and enhanced convergent validity, showing a stronger association with smoking outcomes than the FTQ or FTND. Findings are discussed in terms of recommendations for scale revision and usage.

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The Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence: Do revisions in the item scoring enhance the psychometric properties?

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Zvolensky

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“…In various studies, question 1 ("How soon after you wake up do you smoke?") has been found to be present in both factors, (12,29) to be part of factor 2, (14,21,23,25) or to remain in factor 1. (7,16,27) Given that factor 2 consists of only two items in some studies, its ability to represent a single factor has been questioned.…”

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“…However, most recent studies have reported that the FTND measures two factors, with small differences observed among the questions that compose the factors. (7,12,14,16,21,23,(25)(26)(27)29) Regarding the distribution of the items by factor, questions 3 and 5 are believed to belong to a single factor related to the urgency to restore nicotine levels (factor 2, designated the "Smoking Pattern" factor), whereas questions 2, 4 and 6 are thought to be part of another factor related to the pattern of consumption (factor 1, designated the "Morning Pattern" factor). In various studies, question 1 ("How soon after you wake up do you smoke?")…”

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Psychometric properties of the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence

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Objective: The Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) is a screening instrument for physical nicotine dependence and is extensively used in various countries. The objective of the present report was to review articles related to the psychometric properties of the FTND. Methods: A systematic search for articles published up through December of 2007 was carried out in various electronic databases. The following search terms were used: "Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence"; "FTND"; "psychometric"; "validity"; "reliability"; "feasibility"; and "factors". We included articles published in English, Spanish or Portuguese and in which the psychometric properties of the FTND were evaluated. Results: Twenty-six studies related to the psychometric properties of the FTND were identified in the indexed literature. Analysis of the studies confirmed the reliability of the FTND for the assessment of nicotine dependence in different settings and populations. Conclusions: Further validation studies using previously validated instruments as a comparative measure are needed before the extensive use of the FTND can be justified on the basis of its psychometric qualities.Keywords: Tobacco use disorder; Psychometrics; Tobacco; Reproducibility of results. ResumoObjetivo: O Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND, Teste de Fagerström para Dependência de Nicotina) é um instrumento de rastreamento para dependência física de tabaco, amplamente utilizado em diversos países. Objetivou-se realizar uma revisão de artigos relacionados às propriedades psicométricas do FTND. Métodos: Uma busca sistemática foi realizada usando-se vários indexadores eletrônicos até dezembro de 2007, com os seguintes descritores: "Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence"; "FTND"; "psychometric"; "validity"; "reliability"; "feasibility"; e "factors". Foram incluídos os artigos relacionados à avaliação das propriedades psicométricas do FTND publicados em inglês, espanhol e português. Resultados: Vinte e seis estudos relativos às propriedades psicomé-tricas do FTND foram identificados na literatura indexada. A análise dos estudos confirmou a confiabilidade do FTND na avaliação da dependência de tabaco em diferentes contextos e populações. Conclusões: Futuros estudos de validação, utilizando como medida comparativa instrumentos aferidos, de modo a referendar o seu extenso uso pelas suas qualidades psicométricas ainda são necessários.Descritores: Transtorno por uso de tabaco; Psicometria; Tabaco; Reprodutibilidade dos testes.

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“…The discrimination parameters are akin to factor loadings in a factor analysis or structural equation model. In this light, Rodriguez and Audrain-McGovern [2004] describe a factor analysis of smoking-related sensations among adolescents, while a Rasch analysis of smoking behaviors among more advanced smokers is presented in Bretelera et al [2004]. Admittedly, our example is a bit different in that we are examining instances of smoking behavior, rather than smoking-related sensations and/or behaviors, however we feel that the IRT approach we describe addresses some very interesting smoking-related questions.…”

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Application of Item Response Theory Models for Intensive Longitudinal Data

Hedeker

Mermelstein

Flay

2006

Models for Intensive Longitudinal Data

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SummaryItem Response Theory (IRT) models, also called latent trait models, have been extensively used in educational testing and psychological measurement. While an IRT model is essentially a mixed-effects regression model for longitudinal categorical data, use of IRT has been somewhat limited outside of education and psychology.In this chapter, we describe IRT models and some key developments in the IRT literature, and illustrate their application for intensive longitudinal data. In particular, we relate IRT models to mixed models and indicate how software for the latter can be used to estimate the IRT model parameters. Using Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) data from a study of adolescent smoking, we describe how IRT models can be used to address key questions in smoking research.

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Compulsive smoking: the development of a Rasch homogeneous scale of nicotine dependence

Cited by 27 publications

References 15 publications

The Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence: Do revisions in the item scoring enhance the psychometric properties?

The Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence: Do revisions in the item scoring enhance the psychometric properties?

Psychometric properties of the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence

Application of Item Response Theory Models for Intensive Longitudinal Data

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